First thing’s first, we should be well aware of the fact that dogs have numerous health benefits on our lives. Whether it’s mental or physical, having a dog has always proven to be beneficial. Back in 2017, a research was conducted by some of the Cambridge Researchers, in which they observed the interactions of 12-years old and their pets in about 77 different British homes. During the research, the researchers inquired the children about their relationships with their family members and pets. To test out the quality, the researchers decided to make the calculations across 4 different dimensions which included; communication, conflict, feelings of companionship, and satisfaction of the relationship.
After the research, it was observed that a majority of the children reported less conflict with their pets as compared to their siblings and more satisfaction. In short, the kids felt that they have a stronger bond with their pets as compared to their siblings. Moreover, the researchers observed that out of all the pets, kids were able to bond more with the dogs, specifically. So, if you have a kid in your house and you are worried that a dog might not be suitable for your kid, you’re wrong! Your kids are going to feel happier and protected with a pupper around! That’s fine if you still don’t believe us but we have got some proof to show you! Start scrolling and you will know why;
1. My Wife And Her Pupper 30 Years Ago, And Our Daughter And Her Pupper
Coming back to the eye-opening research we talked about at the beginning of this post, Matt Cassels, a Gates Cambridge Scholar at the Department of Psychiatry, who led the study, said that anyone who has loved a childhood pet knows that we turn to them for companionship and disclosure, just like relationships between people.
“We wanted to know how strong these relationships are with pets relative to other close family ties. Ultimately this may enable us to understand how animals contribute to healthy child development,” Cassels explained.
“While previous research has often found that boys report stronger relationships with their pets than girls do, we actually found the opposite. While boys and girls were equally satisfied with their pets, girls reported more disclosure, companionship, and conflict with their pet than did boys, perhaps indicating that girls may interact with their pets in more nuanced ways,” Cassels said.
Dr. Nancy Gee, Human-Animal Interaction Research Manager at WALTHAM and a co-author of the study, added that evidence continues to grow, showing that pets have positive benefits on human health and community cohesion.
“The social support that adolescents receive from pets may well support psychological well-being later in life but there is still more to learn about the long term impact of pets on children’s development.”
5. My Oldest Has Been Battling A Cold. 95 Lbs Of Lap Puppy To The Rescue. Such A Good Boy
14. I Waited Over Ten Years For A Dog, Finally Have A Backyard. We Tried For Two Years To Get Pregnant, Finally Had A Daughter. Last Month My Heart Became Complete
15. Step 1: Try To Take Cute Pic Of Dog And Baby. Step 2: Dog Sneezes During Pic. Step 3: Accidentally Capture My Dogs Inner Demon, And My Son Thinks It’s Funny
18. Our Daughter Was Visited By Maddie, A Therapy Dog, Before Her (Successful) Surgery At Phoenix Children’s Hospital … This Dog Helped All Of Us More Than She Will Ever Know … She’s Not A Good Girl, She’s A Great Girl
24. My Daughter Was Nervous Around Dogs, And Then She Met This Guy. He Let Her Love All Over Him For 20 Minutes And Afterwards, Her Fear Was Gone. Thank You, Sweet Boy, For Making Her Into The Dog Lover She Is
Someone suggested the dog might be worried the baby isn’t visibly eating, so is “feeding” the baby. They tried giving the baby a bowl of food at the same time. It worked!
40. Our Neighbor Gives Treats Through The Fence. Recently He Has Been Giving My Daughter Treats Too. This Is Them Waiting Patiently Today
41. So, Cassidy (My Daughter) Was Snuggling Elsa (Our Rescue Pup) Under Her Hoodie. I Walked Into The Room And Asked “Where’s Elsa?” Well, Elsa Tried To Get To Me
44. My Daughter Has A Huge Heart For Dogs And Begged For Months To Get Another Rescue. She Even Used All Her Money To Pitch In For The Fees. Here She Is With Our Third Rescue Pupper, Daisy
47. My Son Has Autism And One Of His Unique Trait, Is His Need For Physical Contact At All Times. Barb Came Into Our Lives And Elected Herself To The Position Of Weighted Blanket & Bodyguard
50. 8 Months Ago, Our Son Got A Support Dog. Our Son Was Mostly Wheelchair Dependent. We Hoped His Dog Would Help Him Grow Stronger. I Think We Can Conclude That Together They Succeeded
So? What do you think of having a dog after going through these wholesome pictures now? Dogs are known to be the best companions who would always have your back, no matter what and would always go beyond the limits to protect you! Let us know what did you think of these pictures, down in the comments section below!
